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Happy Tuesday everybody and welcome to another amazing Park Journey update!
Today we're heading to Universal Studios Hollywood to check out the progress on Super Nintendo World and a few other things around the park. I'll also give my final thoughts on HHN 2021.
Written by Gregg Condon
Welcome to Hollywood, Universal style! It was an awesome day!
I'll be honest, my main goal for visiting was to get one of the Minion Halloween Popcorn Buckets. But apparently they had sold out weeks prior. =(
Some work going on in Super Silly Funland
Figured I should ride the only working tram in Southern California (seriously, SFMM and Disney only have buses right now, no other parks have them for now)
The backside of Super Nintendo World
Yep, this is still here. I really wish they'd re-do some of the Studio Tour. I mean, they're STILL talking about Desperate Housewives.
The front side of Super Nintendo World
They really are working rather quickly now
In our video we mentioned that the building on the left (with the purple) was Bowsers castle, and were basing this off of Universal Japan. But in looking at the shapes of the building a bit closer, it does appear we're getting a mirrored image of the one in Japan.
That would mean that this is the mountain where the Yoshi ride is in Japan (that Hollywood is reportedly not getting at opening)
And that this is Bowsers Castle, more at the center of the land.
And these are all of the shops and restaurants that are to the left of the entrance in Japan.
A pic of the land overview from Japan for comparison. (photo from Reuters)
If you think I'm wrong about this, please let me know! =)
I'm sure somebody smarter than me had already picked up on this, but I haven't really seen anything about it.
Looking forward to seeing this project progress over the next few months. Hopefully we'll get an announcement with an opening time-frame soon!
Before we end Halloween season completely, wanted to give some final thoughts on HHN 2021.
We loved that Wizarding World was open, and enjoyed it every time! Now about those Dementors?
Bride of Frankenstein Lives was our favorite maze on opening night, and all the way through the run.
We hope the Universal Monster mazes continue, we'd love to see The Creature next year!
Even though we probably won't get the Frequent Fear next year (we'll be in Canada for a bit) we will definitely be making a few visits.
For those of you who have been following along with us for awhile, you'll be happy to know that we FINALLY parked in Curious George. In all our visits to USH, I had never parked in this structure. Which is bizarre and weird right? Lol.
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8/24/2021 0 Comments Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Super Nintendo World, HHN and More - August 24, 2021This past weekend we headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood for a few hours of fun, breakfast in Wizarding World and of course to check out the progress on Super Nintendo World and Halloween Horror Nights prep. It was an unseasonably cool day in the park (cool for SoCal is in the 70's) but for mid-August, very out of the ordinary. Let's hope the cool weather sticks around for Haunt Season. But we all know another heat wave is coming. Let's head into the park to see what's going on. We've got pics and/or video for you this week! Written by Gregg Condon  Usually when you see overcast weather in August, that means humidity. But nope, it was just pleasant.  Scare Zone progress on the upper lot!   Signs like this EVERYWHERE. And I hadn't seen that many masks since opening day of the park back in April.  Before enjoying breakfast at Three Broomsticks, we took a ride on Forbidden Journey. No single rider necessary.
 Hogsmeade always looks so much better when it's gloomy.  We LOVE the facade for Bride of Frankenstein Lives
  The exit of Bride of Frankenstein Lives  No progress on the Walking Dead sign yet  Believe it or not, we had never ridden this. So we did. It was silly and swirly.  On the Studio Tour, they're getting ready for the Terror Tram. The cars are now behind fences.  Prep outside the Bates Motel     More land clearing going on outside Falls Lake   Oh yeah, Super Nintendo World is still going on too!   Sorry for the super zoom. Hoping the upcoming iPhone 13 will be a bit better at this. :)  Not much change for Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Just more foliage it seems.  They have one of these "The Hundreds" shirts, whatever that is. I want this in adult size, without The Hundreds thing, because I don't know what it is. Seriously. Lol.  Lots of work going on around Pandora's Box and Haunting of Hill House  Most controversial facade ever  We hope you enjoyed! We'll be back at HHN Hollywood for opening night! Can't wait! Related Videos
Related Updates 11/30/2020 0 Comments SUPER NINTENDO WORLD AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN GRAND OPENING FEBRUARY 4, 2021!
WE ARE MARIO! SUPER NINTENDO WORLD AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN GRAND OPENING FEBRUARY 4, 2021! Guests will Unleash their Passion to Play at the World’s First*1 New Expansive Nintendo Theme Park Area Exclusive New Images and Video of the Land and a Sneak Peek of World’s First Interactive Mario Kart Theme Park Ride Revealed  OSAKA (NOVEMBER 30, 2020) -- Universal Studios Japan will hold its grand opening of the world’s first SUPER NINTENDO WORLD on FEBRUARY 4, 2021 – bringing to life a highly themed and immersive land featuring Nintendo’s legendary worlds, characters and adventures where guests will be able to play inside their favorite Nintendo games. The grand opening of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will kick off the park’s year-long 20th Anniversary Celebration. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will feature Mario Kart- and Yoshi-themed rides and attractions, as well as restaurants, shops and other experiences that can only be found at Universal Studios Japan. The colorful and interactive area offers a new theme park experience that lets guests immerse themselves in the world by wearing a Power-Up Band, an innovative technology to help bring gameplay to life and allow guests to keep score. Guests with a Power-Up Band can also punch ? Blocks, collect virtual coins and more to bring the experience of playing Super Mario games to the real world. Universal Studios Japan released exclusive new footage of the world’s first*2 Mario Kart theme park ride, Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge as well as new images of the land, rides and the interior of Bowser’s Castle. The world of Nintendo games comes to life! Sneak peek of Bowser’s Castle released. Today, images of one of the icons of the new area, Bowser’s Castle were made public for the first time. The inside of the castle has a mysterious atmosphere with stone walls, spiked fences and heavy iron doors along with a massive stone statue of Bowser at the center of a grand staircase. The powerful scale of the statue makes one feel as if Bowser will suddenly start to move. Jump into the world of the game in the world’s first Mario Kart theme park ride experience! “At the heart of the castle lies the world’s first ever Mario Kart theme park ride based on the Mario Kart series of games, which have sold over 150 Million units. Universal Creative has partnered with Nintendo to bring a real-life racing adventure to Universal Studios Japan with Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge! Guests will put on their headset which takes them through the Mario Kart universe to experience never-ending excitement and thrills,” stated Thomas Geraghty, Sr. Director, Innovation & Global Executive Producer for Mario Kart. The world's first interactive Mario Kart theme park ride at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will immerse guests into the worlds of Nintendo. Guests will race through the iconic courses of Mario Kart with their favorite Nintendo characters and be transported into the Nintendo worlds where they’re not just playing the game, they’re actually being immersed in the game. They will steer into the Mushroom Kingdom and throw shells as they race to the finish line with Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach! Win or lose, every race is a brand-new, life-sized Mario Kart experience. Universal Studios Japan has partnered with the Universal Creative team and Nintendo's creative team, including Nintendo Representative Director, Fellow Shigeru Miyamoto to create the world's first interactive Mario Kart theme park ride at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge is brought to life through a powerful story and characters, advanced technology in augmented reality, projection mapping, and screen projection combined with a physical set that recreates iconic environments in fantastic detail, only at Universal Studios Japan. *1 Based on in-house research of facilities based on the world of Nintendo brand characters. *2 Based on in-house research of facilities featuring the world of Mario Kart, theme park original attractions and the games.  SUPER NINTENDO WORLD SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will make its debut as the first multi-level land at Universal Studios Japan where Peach’s Castle and Bowser’s Castle tower over the area. It will feature Mario Kart and Yoshi-themed rides and attractions, as well as restaurants, shops and other experiences that can only be found at Universal Studios Japan. It also provides guests with an all-new type of “Asobi” play experience where they will jump, punch ? Blocks and collect virtual coins. Guests can purchase a Power-Up Band in the land and sync it to their smartphones to keep track of their score and compete with other park guests. At Key Challenge attractions, guests can collect keys, gather character stamps and more using their entire bodies in dynamic activities throughout the land. Families and friends will unleash their passion to play in the new SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge (Ride) The world of Mario Kart and its courses all come to life at the park using state-of- the-art technology! Guests will throw shells and take out opponents to race ahead with Mario and Princess Peach! The all-new, life-sized Mario Kart experience has countless thrills and excitement in the world’s first Mario Kart ride experience. ＜Ride Information＞ Ride Time: Approximately 5 minutes Capacity: 4 people (per vehicle) Height Restriction: Must be over 122cm *92cm if accompanied by an adult  Yoshi’s Adventure (Ride) Guests will climb atop Yoshi’s back and follow Captain Toad on a treasure hunting adventure! Captain Toad has forgotten his treasure map. Guests need to find the 3 colored eggs that lead the way to the Golden Egg that Captain Toad was seeking. Guests will encounter a spectacular view of the Mushroom Kingdom from Mount Beanpole while having fun on this ride that’s perfect for the whole family. ＜Ride Information＞ Ride Time: Approximately 5 minutes Capacity: 2 people (per vehicle) Height Restriction: Must be over 122cm *86cm if accompanied by an adult Power Up Band Key Challenge Retrieve the Golden Mushroom that Bowser Jr. has stolen! Work your way through the games located throughout the area to collect three keys! Waiting for you is a dramatic boss battle with Bowser Jr. Jump, punch and use your entire body and all your instincts to win. Recommended Age: 5 years and above *Purchase of a Power-Up Band required for this experience. Revolutionary New Generation Theme Park Experience Made Possible by the Power-up Band! Download the Universal Studios Japan app to your smartphone and link it with the Power-Up Band available for purchase in the SUPER NINTENDO WORLD area for an all-new way of experiencing the theme park! Collect virtual coins and check your ranking, collect stamps and use the Power-Up Band to experience the world of the games in real life!
COVID-19 Precaution Universal Studios Japan is now operating at restricted capacity and fully implementing strict measures to prevent the spread of infection with the health and safety of its guests and park crew the highest priority. Guests at the park are ensured ample personal space and wait times for popular attractions are comparatively short. (*Wait times for each attraction can be checked in real time using the Universal Studios Japan Official App.) We also request that whenever possible, those planning on visiting the park make use of the online ticket store to ensure a smooth entry at the park entrance. Universal Studios Japan will always strive to provide guests the world’s best entertainment through evolving measures and innovation and special experiences that give guests the energy and vitality for tomorrow. The health and safety of our guests and team members have been and will continuously be our top priority at Universal Studios Japan and we are taking thorough sanitization enhancement measures in accordance with the “Novel Coronavirus Spread Prevention Guideline for Theme Parks and Amusement Parks'' announced by the central Government and taking advice from health care authorities and medical experts. We will keep providing the guests a thrilling theme park experience where our guests can safely enjoy our entertainment offerings. Please note that exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit. About Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Japan is wholly owned by Comcast NBCUniversal. Universal Studios Japan located in Osaka, Japan, has succeeded in establishing its position as a prominent entertainment and leisure landmark drawing many guests from distant areas in Japan as well as overseas. "Bringing You the Best of the World" - a theme park where its guests can have the world’s best experiences and create the world’s best memories, Universal Studios Japan offers world-class entertainment such as authentic attractions and shows, based not only on Hollywood blockbusters but also popular entertainment brands, and a variety of seasonal events entertaining its guests to the fullest. Universal Studios Japan has continued to evolve since its opening and has recently accelerated its growth with the launch of world-class entertainment experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Flying Dinosaur and Minion Park and Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Ride. Super Nintendo World, a new area where you can enjoy entertainment based on world-renowned Nintendo characters and their worlds is scheduled to open on FEBRUARY 4, 2021. ### WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s20) Minions and all related elements and indicia TM & © 2020 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. TM & © Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Nintendo properties are trademarks and copyrights of Nintendo. © Nintendo. Related Videos
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